Personal Care Giver

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Certificate III in Individual Support - CHC33015

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As a Personal Care Assistant you would work in clients' homes and other community settings where you would carry out activities to maintain personal care and other activities of living for people in their own homes or in other community settings, perform activities related to an individualised plan, and report directly to a supervisor.

Summary of Training

Provide individualised support

Support independence and well being

Communicate and work in health or community services

Work with diverse people

Work legally and ethically

Recognise healthy body systems

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Facilitate the empowerment of older people

Provide support to people living with dementia

Meet personal support needs

Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Support relationships with carers and families

Provide home and community support services

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Personal Care Giver - CHC33015

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Commencements

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